Equipment and method for manufacturing madurou cigar wrapper
By designing the Maduro cigar wrapper production equipment and methods, the fermentation time and process conditions are optimized, the problem of excessive fermentation time of wrapper wrappers is solved, the production efficiency and cost reduction are improved, and the quality and hygiene and safety of wrappers are ensured.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510193160.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-16
AI Technical Summary
In the existing cigar manufacturing technology, the fermentation time of the wrappers is too long, resulting in high production costs, low efficiency, and may lead to a decrease in the quality of tobacco leaves.
Design a Maduro cigar wrapper making equipment and methods, including using a bottom pan and a bathtub, to achieve uniform heating and moisture control of the wrapper by optimizing the fermentation time and process conditions, and shorten the fermentation time.
It significantly improves production efficiency, shortens the fermentation time of wrappers, reduces production costs, reduces the loss of raw materials, and ensures the stability of the quality and hygiene and safety of the wrappers.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of cigar processing, in particular to a Maduro cigar wrapper making device and a method thereof. Background Art
[0002] Cigars, as the finest tobacco products, have a structure and production process that contains profound cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship. A complete cigar is usually composed of three core parts: the wrapper, binder and filler. Each part has a unique function and role, and together they shape the unique flavor and quality of the cigar.
[0003] Binder: The binder is located between the wrapper and the core, and plays a role in connection and support.
[0004] Filler: The filler is the main part of the cigar, which is made up of several carefully selected and matched tobacco leaves. The quality of the filler directly determines the richness and durability of the cigar's taste.
[0005] Wrapper: As the outermost layer of a cigar, the wrapper is not only the face of the cigar, but also its soul. It directly determines the appearance and first impression of the cigar, and also has a crucial impact on the taste of the cigar. High-quality wrapper tobacco leaves require uniform color, fine texture, softness and toughness to ensure that they are not easy to break during the rolling process. At the same time, they can lock the aroma of the cigar core and the wrapper, so that the cigar releases a richer and more layered smoke when burning. Due to the extremely high requirements of the wrapper on raw materials and craftsmanship, it is often the most expensive and most delicate part of the entire cigar. However, the scarcity of wrapper tobacco leaves, such as insufficient quantity, uneven quality and unstable combustion performance, have always been the key factors restricting the large-scale production of handmade cigars.
[0006] In the cigar making process, the fermentation of the wrapper is a crucial link. Through a long period of fermentation, the chemical substances in the tobacco leaves will undergo a series of complex reactions, thereby releasing richer aroma components and improving the taste quality of the cigar. However, too long a fermentation time will not only increase production costs and reduce production efficiency, but may also lead to a decline in the quality of the tobacco leaves, such as darkening of color and weakening of aroma, while too short a fermentation time will make the tobacco leaves lack flavor.
[0007] Therefore, how to improve fermentation efficiency while ensuring the quality of cigar wrapper has become an urgent problem to be solved in the cigar manufacturing industry. Summary of the invention
[0008] The present invention provides a Maduro cigar wrapper making device and method thereof to solve the problems raised in the background technology.
[0009] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:
[0010] A Maduro cigar wrapper making device and method, comprising: a bottom pot, a heating space is provided at the bottom of the bottom pot, a heating element is provided in the heating space, a pot cover is provided on the top of the bottom pot, and a limiting block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom pot, and a total of four limiting blocks are provided. The top of the limiting block is provided with an inclined surface inclined toward the bottom pot. When the bath pot is placed in the bottom pot, the position of the bath pot is corrected so that the bath pot always maintains a center position, thereby allowing tobacco leaves in the bath pot to be heated evenly. Rollers are provided on the side of the limiting block away from the bottom pot, and a bath pot is provided inside the bottom pot. The bath pot is between the rollers to reduce friction resistance, so that the up and down movement of the bath pot is smoother, reducing the physical burden of the operator.
[0011] A method for making a Maduro cigar wrapper comprises the following steps:
[0012] S1. Select the middle and upper cigar tobacco leaves that are complete, oily, thick, and have undergone agricultural fermentation;
[0013] S2, laying the tobacco leaves in a single layer on a moisture conditioning rack for moisture conditioning;
[0014] The tobacco leaves should be evenly moistened and untied without breaking.
[0015] S3, transfer the thoroughly rehumidified tobacco to the water rehumidification area, untie the tobacco leaves to separate them, and use a spray device to apply water to each leaf. After adding water, the moisture content of the tobacco leaves is 25%-30%;
[0016] The moisture content between the handles, inside the handles, and at different locations on the leaves should be basically consistent;
[0017] S4, putting the tobacco leaves after adding water and rehumidifying into a sealed bag or box, tying or sealing the bag, and storing at room temperature for 24 hours to make the moisture content of the tobacco leaves more uniform;
[0018] S5. Take out the tobacco leaves after moisture balance, select them one by one, and remove the damaged tobacco leaves;
[0019] S6. The inner wall of the bath pot is padded with hemp sheets. The hemp sheets can effectively prevent the tobacco leaves from directly contacting the metal inner wall, and avoid the generation of undesirable substances due to the reaction between the moisture, sugar or other components in the tobacco leaves and the metal during the heating process, thereby protecting the inner wall of the bath pot and the tobacco leaves from corrosion and pollution, and facilitating the cleaning of the bath pot. The tobacco leaves are combed after being tied and neatly stacked in the bath pot. If necessary, pressure is applied to make the tobacco leaves compacted and covered with hemp sheets to prevent the tobacco leaves from scattering or falling out of the bath pot, thereby reducing the loss and waste of tobacco leaves.
[0020] S7, placing the bath pot filled with tobacco leaves in the bottom pot, pouring clean water, and covering the pot with the lid, heating the water to 80° C., and hot bathing for more than 24 hours;
[0021] S8. After the color reaches the production requirements, take out the bath pot, take out the tobacco leaves after the temperature drops to room temperature, sort and separate the colors, pick out the damaged tobacco leaves, and separate the colors according to the depth of color. If the colors are inconsistent, separate the leaves;
[0022] S9. Spread the tobacco leaves flat on the rack, and adjust the moisture content of the tobacco leaves at room temperature to meet the needs of subsequent processing, or adjust the moisture content of the tobacco leaves to 12% for storage.
[0023] Furthermore, the tobacco leaves in S2 should be conditioned in a conditioned room with a humidity of 90% and a temperature of 30-32° C. for more than 24 hours.
[0024] Furthermore, when bagging in S4, the petioles and leaf tips must be in the same direction.
[0025] Furthermore, the tobacco leaves that are discarded in S5 are tied into bundles using hemp ropes, with 20-25 leaves in each bundle. Since there are fewer leaves in each bundle, they are more easily heated evenly during the baking process, reducing quality degradation caused by uneven baking, making it easier to control quality and grade them, which helps to ensure the quality consistency of the final product and reduce the production of unqualified products.
[0026] Furthermore, in S7, when 24 hours have passed, the pot is opened to check the color change of the tobacco leaves. If the requirements are met, the tobacco leaves can be taken out of the pot to complete the production. If the requirements are not met, the hot bath is continued. After 24 hours, the color change is checked every 2 hours until the requirements are met.
[0027] Furthermore, the longest heating bath time in S7 cannot exceed 48 hours.
[0028] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0029] The present invention significantly improves production efficiency by optimizing the fermentation time. The fermentation time of the citrus peel is shorter, which means that the production cycle is shortened, the market demand can be met more quickly, and the production cost is reduced. At the same time, the shorter fermentation time also reduces the loss of the citrus peel during the fermentation process, improves the utilization rate of raw materials, and further reduces the production cost. The shorter fermentation time effectively controls the mildew of the citrus peel. By optimizing the process conditions, the method successfully avoids the occurrence of mildew, thereby ensuring the hygienic safety and stable quality of the citrus peel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] Figure 1 is a flow chart of the method of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 2is a stereogram of the device of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.
[0033] In the figure:
[0034] 1. Bottom pot; 11. Pot cover; 2. Heating space; 3. Heating element; 4. Limit block; 5. Roller; 6. Bath pot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0036] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown:
[0037] Embodiment 1:
[0038] When the bath pot 6 is placed in the bottom pot 1, the position of the bath pot 6 is corrected so that the bath pot 6 always maintains the center position, so that the tobacco leaves in the bath pot 6 are evenly heated. The side of the limit block 4 away from the bottom pot 1 is provided with a roller 5, and the bottom pot 1 is provided with a bath pot 6. The bath pot 6 is between the rollers 5 to reduce friction resistance, so that the up and down movement of the bath pot 6 is smoother, and the physical burden of the operator is reduced. When the bath pot 6 completely enters the bottom pot 1, the pot cover 11 is covered, and the bottom pot 1 is heated in the heating space 2 by the heating element 3.
[0039] Embodiment 2:
[0040] S1. Select the middle and upper cigar tobacco leaves that are complete, oily, thick, and have undergone agricultural fermentation;
[0041] S2. Spread the tobacco leaves in a single layer on a moisture conditioning rack for moisture conditioning, and perform moisture conditioning in a moisture conditioning room with a humidity of 90% and a temperature of 30-32°C for more than 24 hours;
[0042] The tobacco leaves should be evenly moistened and untied without breaking.
[0043] S3, transfer the thoroughly rehumidified tobacco to the water rehumidification area, untie the tobacco leaves to separate them, and use a spray device to apply water to each leaf. After adding water, the moisture content of the tobacco leaves is 25%-30%;
[0044] The moisture content between the handles, inside the handles, and at different locations on the leaves should be basically consistent;
[0045] S4, after adding water and rehumidifying, the petioles and tips of the tobacco leaves are aligned in the same direction, and the leaves are packed into sealed bags or boxes, tied or covered, and stored at room temperature for 24 hours to make the moisture content of the tobacco leaves more uniform;
[0046] S5. Take out the tobacco leaves after moisture balance, select them one by one, and remove the damaged tobacco leaves;
[0047] S6, the inner wall of the bath pot 6 is padded with hemp sheets. The hemp sheets padded on the inner wall of the bath pot 6 can effectively prevent the tobacco leaves from directly contacting the metal inner wall, and avoid the generation of undesirable substances due to the reaction between the moisture, sugar or other components in the tobacco leaves and the metal during the heating process, thereby protecting the inner wall of the bath pot 6 and the tobacco leaves from corrosion and pollution, and facilitating the cleaning of the bath pot 6. The tobacco leaves are combed after being tied and neatly stacked in the bath pot 6. If necessary, pressure is applied to make the tobacco leaves compacted and covered with hemp sheets to prevent the tobacco leaves from scattering or falling out of the bath pot 6, thereby reducing the loss and waste of tobacco leaves;
[0048] S7, place the bath pot 6 filled with tobacco leaves in the bottom pot 1, add clean water, cover the pot with a lid 11, heat the water to 80°C, and heat the pot for 24 hours;
[0049] S8, when the color reaches the production requirements, take out the bath pot 6, take out the tobacco leaves after the temperature drops to room temperature, sort and separate the colors, pick out the damaged tobacco leaves, and separate them according to the color depth. If the colors are inconsistent, the leaves should be separated and separated;
[0050] S9. Spread the tobacco leaves flat on the rack, and adjust the moisture content of the tobacco leaves at room temperature to meet the needs of subsequent processing, or adjust the moisture content of the tobacco leaves to 12% for storage.
[0051] Embodiment three:
[0052] The step different from the second embodiment is that in S7, the bath pot 6 filled with tobacco leaves is placed in the bottom pot 1, clean water is poured in, and the pot cover 11 is added, and the water temperature is heated to 80° C., and the hot bath is performed for more than 24 hours. After 24 hours, it is checked every 2 hours until the requirements are met.
[0053] Comparative Example:
[0054] S1. Preparation stage
[0055] Air-drying: The harvested wrapper tobacco leaves are air-dried until they change color and become a darker yellow.
[0056] Sorting and packaging: After drying, the tobacco leaves are sorted and packaged for fermentation.
[0057] S2, Fermentation stage
[0058] Stack fermentation:
[0059] The packaged cigar wrapper tobacco leaves are tied into bundles of 40 to 60 leaves, arranged head to head and tail to tail to form a stack. The width of the stack is about 2 meters, the height is about 1 meter, and the length is about 10 meters. Cover the top of the stack with burlap to keep it warm.
[0060] When the temperature in the center of the stack reaches 36°C, the stack needs to be dismantled, the tobacco stems shaken to cool to room temperature, and then stacked again, upside down and inside out, to ensure that all tobacco leaves are fermented evenly. At the same time, the damaged tobacco leaves are picked out.
[0061] This process needs to be continued, and the tobacco leaves need to undergo stacking fermentation for no less than 30 days until the temperature inside the pile can remain constant for a period of time (that is, no more heat is released), indicating that the stacking fermentation is successfully completed.
[0062] Table 1: Comparison of Maduro wrapper preparation process parameters
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[0064]
[0065] From the results of the three process treatments for the preparation of Maduro wrappers, it can be seen that the fermentation time of Examples 2 and 3 is shorter, the wrapper loss is relatively small, there is no mold, the wrapper color is darker, the aroma and texture are better, and the overall quality is preferred; the wrapper of the comparison example is darker in color, the aroma and texture are better, although the overall quality is preferred, the fermentation time is longer, the wrapper loss is relatively large, and there are more mold cases.
[0066] This method significantly improves production efficiency by optimizing the fermentation time. The fermentation time of the citrus peel is shorter, which means that the production cycle is shortened, and the market demand can be met more quickly, reducing production costs. At the same time, the shorter fermentation time also reduces the loss of the citrus peel during the fermentation process, improves the utilization rate of raw materials, and further reduces production costs. The shorter fermentation time effectively controls the mildew of the citrus peel. Mildew not only affects the appearance and quality of the citrus peel, but also poses a potential threat to the health of consumers. By optimizing the process conditions, this method successfully avoids the occurrence of mildew, thereby ensuring the hygienic safety and stable quality of the citrus peel.
[0067] The embodiments of the present invention are provided for the purpose of illustration and description. Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A Maduro cigar wrapper making device, comprising: A bottom pot (1), characterized in that: a heating space (2) is provided at the bottom of the bottom pot (1), a heating element (3) is provided in the heating space (2), a pot cover (11) is provided on the top of the bottom pot (1), a limiting block (4) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom pot (1), a total of four limiting blocks (4) are provided, a roller (5) is provided on the side of the limiting block (4) away from the bottom pot (1), and a bath pot (6) is provided inside the bottom pot (1), and the bath pot (6) is between the rollers (5).
2. A method for making a Maduro cigar wrapper as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The Maduro cigar wrapper making device applicable to claim 1 comprises the following steps: S1. Select the middle and upper cigar leaves with complete leaves, good oil content and after agricultural fermentation; S2, laying the tobacco leaves in a single layer on a moisture conditioning rack for moisture conditioning; The tobacco leaves should be evenly moistened and untied without breaking. S3, transfer the thoroughly rehumidified tobacco to the water rehumidification area, untie the tobacco leaves to separate them, and use a spray device to apply water to each leaf. After adding water, the moisture content of the tobacco leaves is 25%-30%; The moisture content between the handles, inside the handles, and at different locations on the leaves must be consistent; S4. Put the tobacco leaves after adding water and rehydrating into a sealed bag or box, tie the bag or cover it, and store it at room temperature for 24 hours; S5. Take out the tobacco leaves after moisture balance, select them one by one, and remove the damaged tobacco leaves; S6, the inner wall of the bath pot (6) is padded with hemp sheets, and the tobacco leaves after being tied into bundles are combed and neatly stacked in the bath pot (6); S7, placing the bath pot (6) filled with tobacco leaves on the bottom pot (1), pouring clean water, and covering the pot with the lid (11), heating the water to 80° C., and hot bathing for more than 24 hours; S8, when the color reaches the production requirements, take out the bath pot (6), take out the tobacco leaves after the temperature drops to room temperature, sort and separate the colors, pick out the damaged tobacco leaves, and separate the colors according to the depth of color. If the colors are inconsistent, separate the leaves; S9. Spread the tobacco leaves flat on the rack and adjust the moisture content of the tobacco leaves at room temperature to meet the needs of subsequent processing.
3. A method for making a Maduro cigar wrapper as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The tobacco leaves in S2 should be conditioned in a conditioned room with a humidity of 90% and a temperature of 30-32° C. for more than 24 hours.
4. The method for making a Maduro cigar wrapper according to claim 2, characterized in that: When bagging in S4, the petioles and leaf tips must be in the same direction.
5. The method for making a Maduro cigar wrapper according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the step S5, the selected tobacco leaves are tied into bundles using hemp ropes, each bundle having 20 to 25 leaves.
6. A method for making a Maduro cigar wrapper as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: In the step S7, when the color change of the tobacco leaves reaches 24 hours, the pot is opened to check the color change of the tobacco leaves. If the color change meets the requirements, the tobacco leaves can be taken out of the pot to complete the production. If the color change does not meet the requirements, the hot bath is continued. After 24 hours, the color change is checked every 2 hours until the color change meets the requirements.
7. The method for making a Maduro cigar wrapper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The longest heating bath time in S7 cannot exceed 48 hours.